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American Association of University Women Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc

Funding Amount

US $600

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Next expected
November 1, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: February 1 · November 1

From the program guidelines: “Applications open on November 1 and close on February 1.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Sophomore student who is a woman seeking a degree at Corning Community College who is planning to enter their junior year at a 4-year college or university.

Overview

Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc.

The American Association of University Women Scholarship supports women who are resuming their education after interruptions, specifically targeting adult students aiming to complete a 4-year degree. Applications open on November 1 and close on February 1. This scholarship encourages women, particularly sophomores at Corning Community College planning to transfer to a 4-year institution, to pursue their academic goals without financial barriers, thereby enhancing educational opportunities in the community.

Scholarship applications are available starting November 1 and most will close by February 1 of that year.
Individuals, families and companies have established funds at the foundation for educational scholarships so that deserving neighbors can attend college or acquire job skills.
We find that philanthropic funds are most beneficial when used to broaden opportunity and access to post-secondary education and are here to help you navigate the process.
Adult student who is a woman whose education has been interrupted for various reasons and is attempting to complete a 4- year degree by entering or re-entering a 4-year college or university.

Eligibility

Sophomore student who is a woman seeking a degree at Corning Community College who is planning to enter their junior year at a 4-year college or university.

What Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
84
Total given
$2.12M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,100–$233K
  • By dollars: New York 97%, Nebraska 1%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Elmira, NY; Corning, NY; Bath, NY.
  • 64% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Chemung County Performing Arts Inc DBA Clemens Center · Elmira, NY

    General operating support, conference, and stage curtains

    $233K

  • Chemung County Child Care Council Inc · Elmira, NY

    General operating support

    $126K

  • Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery of Elmira Inc · Elmira, NY

    Roof replacement and masonry

    $118K

  • Pro Action of Steuben and Yates Inc · Bath, NY

    General operating support and wheels to work

    $89K

  • The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes · Corning, NY

    General operating support

    $78K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Education

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